Tiffany Stratton has firmly denied a viral rumor suggesting she played any role in Giovanni Vinci’s WWE departure, calling the story completely false.

Speaking during a recent Twitch stream, Stratton addressed online speculation that Vinci—now wrestling again as Fabian Aichner—was released after allegedly flirting with her while she was in a relationship with Ludwig Kaiser. According to Stratton, the claim has no basis in reality.

“You guys, that may be the craziest one I’ve ever heard. That did not happen. It is not true. There is no truth to that.”

Stratton didn’t just deny the rumor—she also made it clear there are no personal issues between her and Vinci, and even expressed support for his current run outside WWE.

“I hope he’s doing amazing. I heard he just signed with TNA. He’s going to kill it.”

She closed by reiterating her stance in no uncertain terms.

“Absolutely no truth to that. A complete false accusation.”

Vinci was released by WWE in February 2025 after a lengthy run that included his time as part of Imperium alongside Kaiser and Gunther. Since then, he has returned to using the Fabian Aichner name and recently appeared in TNA Wrestling, making a surprise appearance on the May 14 episode of iMPACT!.

Stratton’s comments appear to definitively put an end to the speculation, clarifying that her name had no connection to Vinci’s exit from WWE.

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IYO SKY has opened up about the timing behind her marriage announcement with Naraku, revealing that their shared status in WWE played a key role in the decision.

Earlier today, the couple confirmed they are now married after being together for approximately a decade. However, speaking with Model Press, SKY clarified that they have not yet officially registered the marriage, and explained why now felt like the right time to go public.

“We haven’t actually registered our marriage just yet, but the reason is that we’ve finally become colleagues at the same company. Until now, we were in different rings, and as wrestlers and superstars, we were independent of each other, so I felt there was no need to deliberately share details of our private lives.”

SKY emphasized that being under the same WWE banner changed that perspective.

“Now that we’re both under the same WWE contract—colleagues within the same company, so to speak—I really wanted to take this opportunity to let everyone know that we’re now a married couple.”

Both were also asked about the significance of being WWE’s first Japanese married couple on the roster.

Naraku, who has only recently joined WWE, kept his response brief but forward-looking:

“I’ve only just started, so stay tuned for what’s to come.”

Meanwhile, SKY reflected on the challenges of working internationally and what the partnership means to her personally and professionally.

“Although I’m the senior WWE Superstar and have been in the U.S. longer, staying on the front lines competing against the world in a foreign country like America is truly, truly grueling. I’m so happy that we’ve created an environment where we can support each other through that life as a couple.”

She added that their shared journey in WWE will strengthen both their careers and personal lives.

“We plan to continue working hard together, supporting one another without letting our guard down, and pushing each other to grow even stronger.”

The announcement marks a significant personal milestone for both stars, as they now navigate WWE life together both in and out of the ring.

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Scarlett Bordeaux has shared new details about her time in WWE, revealing frustrations over repeated requests from producers to tone down her on-screen appearance.

Speaking on a podcast hosted by D-Von Dudley, Bordeaux explained that she was frequently asked backstage to adjust her ring gear to be less revealing—something she felt conflicted with the character she was brought in to portray.

“I won’t say who, but some of the producers, every single time, like, before going out there, they’d be like, ‘Can you just cover up the cleavage? Can you just pull that down?’ I’m like, OK, this is clearly not what we’re going for right now.”

Bordeaux noted that the mixed messaging left her questioning her role in the company, especially since she believed she had been signed specifically for her established persona.

“After a few months, I’m like, what am I gonna do here? Because I thought they signed me for this character, and they said they liked it, but they don’t want to use it.”

Her comments highlight the broader shift in WWE’s presentation of women’s wrestling over the past decade. The company moved away from the “Divas Era”—which emphasized glamour and character presentation—toward a more athletic and competition-focused approach.

That transition was formalized in 2016 when WWE retired the Divas branding at WrestleMania 32, marking the beginning of what became known as the Women’s Evolution. The change brought longer matches, more main event opportunities, and a greater emphasis on in-ring performance.

Bordeaux’s experience reflects the tension that can arise when a performer’s established character doesn’t fully align with a company’s evolving creative direction.

Scarlett Bordeaux Says WWE Asked Her To Cover Up Cleavage

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